Part-Time After School Care Program Assistant; PreK-8

2026/2027 Part-Time After School Care Program Assistant (PreK-8)

Location:

St. James the Apostle Catholic School, Glen Ellyn, Illinois

The candidate must have a positive attitude and serve as a role model to participants in the program. The staff must enjoy working with school‑aged children/teens.

• Ensuring safety of all children in the program
• Signing children upon arrival and out when they leave
• Creating an enriching, fun, and safe environment
• Planning activities for children of all ages
• Interacting positively with children and their families
• Working independently as well as with a team
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal or pastor

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Candidate must be at least 16 years old
• Protecting God's Children Certificate and Background Check required
• Background in education and/or college course(s) in recreation education is a plus but not required
• Childcare work experience with children of all ages preferred but not required
• Other training may be required after employment begins

This person must be available to work:

• Tuesday/Thursday – 2:30‑6:00
• Monday‑Friday – 2:30‑4:30
• Meets on regular school days when school is in session

$15.00‑$18.00 (final hourly rate will be determined by relevant years of experience, education and professional licensure)

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently need to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, feel with hands, reach with arms, walk up or down multiple flights of stairs, and be able to lift up to 20‑30 pounds if needed. Works in standard office and school building environments but also has ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

All duties and work conditions listed are subject to change at the discretion of the Diocese of Joliet Management. The Diocese of Joliet will, in compliance with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA), accommodate essential job functions whenever feasible.